Demographics
The Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy recently opened in August of 2013, and serves Kindergarten through third grade. In the 2014-2015 school year there were 272 students enrolled. 56% of students are male, which results in 44% female. In contrast to the public school Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy is 88% African American or Hispanic whereas Holliman Elementary school is 83% white. At Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy, 30% of students are English Language Learners compared to 7% for the Rhode Island average and 0% at Holliman Elementary school. 85% of students at Achievement First qualify and are dependant on Free or Reduced-Price Lunch, compared to Holliman where 31% of students qualify.



Teacher’s Attitudes:

These statistics are from another elementary level Achievement First academy located in Brooklyn, New York. According to their statistics on their website, 58% of teachers say this school offers enough programs, classes, and activities to keep students engaged. 73% of teachers say the school does a good job teaching social-emotional skills, with 84% of teachers also agreeing that the school does a good job of teaching organizational and study skills.
(Ellie, Taylor)